The Japanese pharmaceutical industry, a vital component of global innovation, faces a talent gap that resonates across multinational corporations. While Japan possesses a wealth of highly skilled professionals, a notable communication disparity impedes recruitment and career advancement, particularly in global…
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Gilenya Achieved Blockbuster Status in 2012; Canagliflozin Will Be Next: Pres. Tsuchiya of MTPC
In a meeting with reporters on February 26, Michihiro Tsuchiya, president and representative director of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Corporation (MTPC), announced that the company’s multiple sclerosis treatment Gilenya (fingolimod; licensed to Novartis AG of Switzerland) has become a blockbuster two…
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